Comments on: Open Adoption Records In Colorado!

By: Chris Buchanan

Chris Buchanan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:19:23 +0000

Just an update for some of you out there who were born in 1949, I wrote the state of colorado a letter asking if there had been any more changes to the law regarding adoptions , I advised them I was a ward of the state and born 3/26/49. The answer I received from them was a application for release and a note to enclose a check in the amount $37.50 which I did. They cashed the check and sent me a denial based on my birth year!! How about that,I even explanined to them when I was born,guess the state is pretty hard up for revenue and will stoop very low to get it!!

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:38:26 +0000

That really is great news. Rich, if you’d like to do a full post on our blog about Colorado open records, I’ll be happy to post your information for you (we currently receive over 4000 visits per day). You can email it to me at: danabetz@omnitrace.com

Best regards,

Dana Betz

By: Rich Uhrlaub

Rich Uhrlaub — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:55:19 +0000

Please note our new website address for Adoptees in Search – Colorado’s Triad Connection, and update your links! Thank you.

Great news! Over 500 Colorado adoptees have received their OBC’s since July 1, 2009. The courts are also generating a new form which will make it easier for adoptees to request court records, and the Department of Human Services just approved a rule which now allows them to release certain records in their posssession. See our website for more details.

By: julie

julie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:51:48 +0000

This is great for everyone except i was born July 12 1967. and no info on my parents.what steps do i take;

Julie

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:25:13 +0000

Thanks for your post Rich. Sorry I missed your call today. I’m running around like a chicken without a head but will return your call shortly.

Best regards,

Dana Betz

By: Rich Uhrlaub

Rich Uhrlaub — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:01:19 +0000

Hello Colorado adoptees! The number of original birth certificate requests processed since June 29 is now between 350-400, and continuing to grow.

For those who fall outside the 1951-1967 dates, you still have the option of registries or using a confidential intermediary (but plans are forming for more progress!). Also, if you are already reunited you can release records through mutual consent of the parties, or if your search has revealed a deceased loved one, the Colorado Statute (Section 19-5-305) allows you to get your records too.

For those adopted before 1949, the new Appeals Court ruling states in the dicta of the case that there is no indication in the legislative history that the 1949 law which sealed records was intended to be applied retroactively. However,because that holding is not part of the official ruling (last couple of paragraphs) courts and Vital Records are not allowing pre-’49 adoptees access. It may be reasonable to argue that, based on average life expectancy, your birth parents are deceased if you were adopted prior to 1949.

Adoptees in Search – Colorado’s Triad Connection is hosting a conference Sept. 18-19 entitled Music of the Soul. Our featured guest speakers are Hon. Ray Martinez, former Mayor of Fort Collins Colorado,and author of Baby Boy R; and Marlou Russell, PhD, a psychologist who specialized in adoption related issues. She is the author of Adoption Wisdom: a Guide to the Issues and Emotions of Adoption. For information, call us at 303/232-6302 or email bballmon@aol.com. Location is near the Denver Tech Center (intersection of I-25 and I-225) Hope you can make it!

Also, just wanted to let everyone know our website will be moving soon – watch for an update.

By: Chris Buchanan

Chris Buchanan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:31:55 +0000

I too am disappointed , I was adopted in 1949 and had been a ward of the state, does this create special problems? Thanks , Chris

By: admin

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:20:53 +0000

Hi Catherine. Someone from our office will contact you early next week and discuss your options with you.

Best regards,

Dana
OmniTrace Corp.

By: Catherine Victorson nee Cox

Catherine Victorson nee Cox — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:34:45 +0000

I hoped this legislation that I heard about on the news tonight would be helpful to me.

I am disappointed that my birthdate in January 1949 will not be included which leaves me in the same difficulty.

Is there any option??

By: admin

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:45:39 +0000

Thanks so much for your information! If you ever need a favor in return, please let me know.

Best regards,

Dana Betz
OmniTrace Corp.
888-965-6696